Re: Savage or Remi?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MinorDamage</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: generalzip</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Read reviews on both. Thats what I did and I chose Remington. Way more aftermarket parts and gret out of the box precision </div></div>
Really?
1. The "great out of the box precision" is arguably in favor of the Savage.
2. The aftermarket used to favor Remington exclusively, but the market for savage accessories has decidedly increased over the past couple of years. DBMs used to be out of the question, along with aftermarket stocks, bolt work, triggers, barrels, and the like. Now you have a ton of options.
Stocks - HS Precision, Manners, McMillan, etc. Accuracy International is even coming out with a chassis system for savage.
DBM - CDI precision, AICS
Bolt work, Barrels, and Triggers - Tons of options...just look for them.
Lately, Savage has been one of the few manufacturers really listening to the wants and needs of the shooting population and it is reflected in their offerings.
Just so you understand I am completely unbiased here...I own neither as of this second. I owned a Savage 10fp when the accu-trigger first hit the market. I sold it and purchased a Remington 700P because of the hype about the aftermarket and accuracy. At that time (about 6 years ago) Remington held a large advantage in the aftermarket. That is not true today...and my Remington shot decidedly worse than the savage straight out of the box.
I now own a Sako TRG-22 and couldn't be happier. If I were able to take back one of those previous rifles it would be the Savage.
They will both shoot well, but may need work to get it there. they can both be built into rifles of equal quality and accessories. I will echo the advice above and tell you the 308 will do most everything the 7 Mag will with the exception of taking serious big game. Your wallet will also thank you.
Josh </div></div>
I just purchased a sps varmint. Shoots sub .5 moa in its AICS. I was deadset on an AICS so that put Savage out of the loop immediately for me. Also, every gunsmith around me is familiar with the 700 action. Not so much with the Savage. I hate the AccuTrigger, but thats just my opinion. A lot of ppl write about how they hate the X-mark pro, but for a stock trigger I couldnt not ask for anything more. Mine breaks clean at around 2.5 lbs. I honestly think the only problem with a remington rifle is the stock. They are pieces of shit, at least for the cheaper models. Once thats replaced they shoot awesome (at least for me).
None of this is to say a Savage will not work for you. If you like the Accutrigger and have had good experiences with Savage then by all means recommend them. I have no experience with a Savage other than holding them and dry firing in a gun store so I can not really speak about their accuracy. However, I feel sub .5 moa is tough to beat for an out of the box remington. However, I feel the results I've had are not typical. I may have just gotten lucky.